We will read and discuss "Work Mate Marry Love: How Machines Shape Our Human Destiny" by Debora L. Spar, Dean of Harvard Business School. She argues that the major changes we are seeing in biology and artificial intelligence are about to change how we think of ourselves in fundamental ways.
Now, as we enter an era of artificial intelligence and robots, how will our deepest feelings and attachments evolve? Can people fall in love with robots? Will they? She says, "We make Machines and they make us!"
Leader Gerry Lapidus leads the first week's discussion and requests volunteers to lead the remaining sessions while he serves as moderator. Please read the Prologue and Section 1 (p.3-38) for the first session.
This study group will meet for five Mondays beginning April 12.
Preregistration is required via the OLLI website or phone. A link to access the study group will be e-mailed to you approximately one week prior to the first session.